Making this cheaper?

[melias24]

Hey guys so here is the link to my build i am planning on doing if i sell my current PC.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.00 @ Centre Com) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($82.00 @ CPL Online) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97M Gaming Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($229.00 @ Scorptec) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($75.00 @ Umart) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.00 @ CPL Online) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ Centre Com) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($149.00 @ Umart) 

Total: $1042.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-10 19:49 AEST+1000

 

Anyway, i still need a case, but i am unsure on what i want. I was looking at cases around $150-$170, any suggestions? Also how can i make this build cheaper. I chose the 750w PSU as the EVGA 650w has red cables, which i dislike. Pretty sure i've got everything except OS, but let me know if i'm missing something. I've got everything as high of a quality as i can, but as low of a price. Anyway, hlep is greatly appreciated! As for GPU, i will use left over $$ to buy a used 780ti, or titan or maybe even a new GPU from the US when the US dollars comes back up. 

 

~Elias

 

EDIT: MY BUDGET WILL BE $1300-1400 AUD BUT DON'T WANT TO EXCEED $1150, AS I STILL NEED $$ TO PAY FOR POSTAGE

Edited August 10, 2015 by melias24

[TroubleKlef]

All those parts are pretty good. Although it is difficult for me to recommend other parts since these prices are based in Australia I presume.

 

Out of that list, I would upgrade the CPU cooler and get an 850 evo class SSD. Also, I'd like to point out that your motherboard is an mATX mobo. Not sure if you knew but thought I'd point it out anyway. 

[comicsansms]

Why such an expensive motherboard?

[mayu]

Just wondering why do you need $150-$170 case to house this parts? For future upgrades?

[kung.lao]

You can go for a decent aircooler instead of watercooling to make it cheaper.

[ShadowCaptain]

 

Hey guys so here is the link to my build i am planning on doing if i sell my current PC.

SNIP

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.00 @ Centre Com) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($65.00 @ CPL Online) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.00 @ CPL Online) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($75.00 @ Umart) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.00 @ CPL Online) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ Centre Com) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($98.00 @ CPL Online) 

Total: $884.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-10 20:04 AEST+1000

[melias24]

 

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.00 @ Centre Com) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($65.00 @ CPL Online) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.00 @ CPL Online) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($75.00 @ Umart) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.00 @ CPL Online) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ Centre Com) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($98.00 @ CPL Online) 

Total: $884.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-10 20:04 AEST+1000

 

Dang!! Thanks for that That's cheap as!! Now just a case that is cheapish and a GPU and i'll be on my way

[melias24]

Why such an expensive motherboard?

IDK I like the look of it even though i won't ever use all the features on it!! Maybe SLI (probably not) lol. It's like how i bought an Mpower Max z87 but i don't even OC!

 

Just wondering why do you need $150-$170 case to house this parts? For future upgrades?

 

IDK Australian prices are stupid and that is the price range i need for a decent case that would be $120 in USA.

You can go for a decent aircooler instead of watercooling to make it cheaper.

Yes, i might use a 212 evo or low profile Phanteks or Noctua, depending on the case i end up with. 

[bpw87]

Dang!! Thanks for that That's cheap as!! Now just a case that is cheapish and a GPU and i'll be on my way

DO NOT BUY a 212 Evo for $65 they are worth $35AUD max! Also the EVGA Nex PSU isn't very good quality, you'd be better off with the G2 or even a B2 but the downside is the B2 has coloured wires and the G2 is dearer

[melias24]

DO NOT BUY a 212 Evo for $65 they are worth $35AUD max! Also the EVGA Nex PSU isn't very good quality, you'd be better off with the G2 or even a B2 but the downside is the B2 has coloured wires and the G2 is dearer

Righto thanks for that. I might get a corsair rm650 or something g as @ShadowCaptain bought the build right down to $850 or so that'll be enough to get me a decent PSU

[comicsansms]

IDK I like the look of it even though i won't ever use all the features on it!! Maybe SLI (probably not) lol. It's like how i bought an Mpower Max z87 but i don't even OC!

 

 

IDK Australian prices are stupid and that is the price range i need for a decent case that would be $120 in USA.

Yes, i might use a 212 evo or low profile Phanteks or Noctua, depending on the case i end up with. 

Motherboard appearance in important. I got a ATX board for that reason.

 

 

Australia does have bad prices, I hate that import tax!!! 

[melias24]

Motherboard appearance in important. I got a ATX board for that reason.

Australia does have bad prices, I hate that import tax!!!

True that!! Idk yet I was going to try matx to see what its like [emoji14]

[bpw87]

Righto thanks for that. I might get a corsair rm650 or something g as @ShadowCaptain bought the build right down to $850 or so that'll be enough to get me a decent PSU

The Corsair VS, RM and CX PSU aren't good either and massively overpriced for what they are. I'd spend the few dollars more and get a decent PSU, something with a OEM built by Seasonic or Super Flower.

[melias24]

The Corsair VS, RM and CX PSU aren't good either and massively overpriced for what they are. I'd spend the few dollars more and get a decent PSU, something with a OEM built by Seasonic or Super Flower.

I got my rm850 for $113 aud from amazon last year and its a bloody good PSU I have never ever had an issue with it, idk why people hate on corsair PSUs.

[bpw87]

I got my rm850 for $113 aud from amazon last year and its a bloody good PSU I have never ever had an issue with it, idk why people hate on corsair PSUs.

I'm not hating on Corsair PSUs their AX and HX series are good PSUs still a bit overpriced but they are built with decent components from good OEMs. The AX can get coil whine but that is the only real issue with them.

 

From someone at Corsair saying that RM PSU are likely to shut down if the ambient temp is above 35c

http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=123484

 

Some other posts buy PSU gurus

http://www.overclock.net/t/1431436/why-you-should-not-buy-a-corsair-cx

http://www.overclock.net/t/1455892/why-you-might-not-want-to-buy-a-corsair-rm-psu

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&file=print&reid=422

[melias24]

I'm not hating on Corsair PSUs their AX and HX series are good PSUs still a bit overpriced but they are built with decent components from good OEMs. The AX can get coil whine but that is the only real issue with them.

 

From someone at Corsair saying that RM PSU are likely to shut down if the ambient temp is above 35c

http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=123484

 

Some other posts buy PSU gurus

http://www.overclock.net/t/1431436/why-you-should-not-buy-a-corsair-cx

http://www.overclock.net/t/1455892/why-you-might-not-want-to-buy-a-corsair-rm-psu

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&file=print&reid=422

True. I've never had an issue with the RM850 and my case has horrible air intake for the PSU area, but then again the fan is hardly ever on as that only comes on when it's hot.